Show Reminder For This Week! TONIGHT!!!DLUX THE LIGHT LIVE & FREE"Freestyles and smiles, Live Show!"This event is planned to start at 9:00 pm on Aug 28, 2009 at Bamboo Grove.134 s.e. Taylor (Between Salmon and Taylor on 2nd)Portland, OR 97006 View Details Here!

another successful last thursday on alberta st. thank you all for the energy! worth and I didn't know what to expect. we just wanted to have fun and put smiles on your faces. it was too bad the folks had to shut us down. the dance party was just getting going. they had to open the street sometime, right?worth, phil bundy, and I are going to work together and put on some shows. worth is touring till november, but phil and I will try to hold it down. just need to find the right venue. if you loved what happen to night please stay in contact. sign up for updates through the email list. Thanks, I will keep posted to our progress and I'll post photos from tonight soon.

Show Reminder For This Week! TOMORROW!!!DLUX THE LIGHT LIVE & FREE"Freestyles and smiles, Live Show!"This event is planned to start at 9:00 pm on Aug 28, 2009 at Bamboo Grove.134 s.e. Taylor (Between Salmon and Taylor on 2nd)Portland, OR 97006View Details Here!

Show Reminder For This Week! In 2 DAYS!!!DLUX THE LIGHT LIVE & FREE"Freestyles and smiles, Live Show!"This event is planned to start at 9:00 pm on Aug 28, 2009 at Bamboo Grove.134 s.e. Taylor (Between Salmon and Taylor on 2nd)Portland, OR 97006View Details Here!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

A feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction arising from lack of interest; boredom.

The crowd is too hype to ever have ennui,

Cause I know hot, to rock a poppin' party.

Show Reminder For This Week! In 3 DAYS!!!DLUX THE LIGHT LIVE & FREE"Freestyles and smiles, Live Show!"This event is planned to start at 9:00 pm on Aug 28, 2009 at Bamboo Grove.134 s.e. Taylor (Between Salmon and Taylor on 2nd)Portland, OR 97006View Details Here!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Show Reminder For This Week! In 4 DAYS!!!DLUX THE LIGHT LIVE & FREE"Freestyles and smiles, Live Show!"This event is planned to start at 9:00 pm on Aug 28, 2009 at Bamboo Grove.134 s.e. Taylor (Between Salmon and Taylor on 2nd)Portland, OR 97006

Saturday, August 8, 2009

With all the criticism of hip hop music today, it is refreshing to hear a positive voice in the vast crowd of emcees. A voice striving to be deeper, and is seeking to impact the minds of his listeners. A voice that is combining positive lyrics with an original production style.

Often compared to word smiths like Black Thought(of The Roots), Common, Saul Williams, and “Mos Def,” “DLUX:THE LIGHT” delivers spoken-word-hip-hop-poetry (say that 3 times fast) with a purpose and passion for positive changes in the individual and the community. He has brought his style to international stages, as featured performer for Breathing Biljmer Music Festival Amsterdam. Other notable performances include features at Nike World Headquarters’ Tiger World Center, Portland Performing Arts Centers, Oregon State University and Tennessee State University.

It all began with the beats, according to DLUX. The music attracted him to the world of hip hop. The syncopation, smooth melodies, and the sound of the drums inspired DLUX to learn how to create his own beats.

He graduated from Fisk University, majored in music (concentration in piano), and completed an audio engineering program at School of Audio Engineering (SAE). Combined with the knowledge of record production and the comprehension of music theory, DLUX is able to blend various musical influences to make beats that are fresh, original, and highly enjoyable to the listener.

Lyrically, DLUX considers himself to be, a poet. In high school, he wrote poetry to express his views on self empowerment, community issues, and spiritual understanding. He steered away writing raps because at the time only those individuals who were “hard core” would rap, and DLUX could not compromise his integrity.

He was not a hard core criminal type. He was a decent kid with good grades and strong family support. In college, DLUX found the desire to rhyme. Instead of becoming hard core, he decided to speak about the same subjects that he has written about in his poetry. This is the birth of his style as a spoken-word-hip-hop-poet.

With a production style, all his own, and lyrical style that goes deeper than most, DLUX seeks to reach hearts and minds to encourage change for the better. He plans to use the support of his music to invest in programs for community and individual betterment and start a foundation of his own. DLUX truly has the desire to make a difference in the world, and his music is the highly potent fuel that will propel the vehicle of positive change.Back to Top

Keep it Moving (lyrics)verse 1Let go of preconceptions, now I’m accepting what isNow I’m ready to live; now I’m ready to giveNow I’m ready to work, to invest all of my worth‘Til I return to the dirt, and nourish the mother earthI’ll roll with the father time, until I have to get offThe ride did not cost a dime, but I am still paying the costBut nothing was lost, still left with what I cameManaged to gain some things, a world fueled by changeSome say it were dreams, some say it were schemesI say it was love, which moved us like steamEngines start’em up, make your way to the frontYou gonna when the cup, you gotta know what cha wantYou gotta know what it takes; you gotta know what are the stakesThen you must set the pace, steady will when the raceYou can go fast or slow, but if you don’t have a flowYou might as well not go, sit back and enjoy the show, oh oh oh

verse 2Every season has a reason, while I’m breathing, I’ll be pleadingFor the truth with no deceiving, while I’m reaching for the ceilingLike I was accused of stealing, I’m just trying to catch a feelingSteal the moment for the dealing, to all those who are willingTo vibe with the scribe, dance on the lineWalking is fine, if you can’t move with the timeBut you better learn quick, synchronize your movementsCause it has gotten thick, what!? The dawn of the mist.Thru tribulations, unjust nations, it’s amazing how far we’ve comeWe did not succumb, no longer victimsWe beat our rhythms, we speak with our on tonguesBut we’ve just begun, to see victory wonThe trials long and the road is pavedWith obstructions, that will cause to lose our wayAnd that’s OK as long as we keep on movingKeep on striving, keep on living, keep on flowing, keep on doing

Monday, August 3, 2009

Recently, I was asked by Kim if I get nervous before I perform, which I told her yes. Then she presides to ask what do I overcome the nervousness. My simple and short answer was pray. I went on to explain that I don’t pray the nerves away, rather I say a prayer of appreciation for the great performance I’m about to give and positive impact it will have on the lives of the audience.

I do this because the thoughts of a successful outcome ease my fears and energize me to give a great performance. People tend to focus on the big “what if.” What if I mess up? Well you won’t know until it happens, and by focusing on it now, right before you perform, will make you more nervous and will increase the chances that you will mess up.

My advice for nervousness before any kind of performance is to focus on the outcome you want and believe it will happen. Personally, my prayer of gratitude really brings it home and makes me believe that I will provide a great experience no matter what happens on the stage.

The last week of July was a busy week. I had performance from Tuesday thru Sunday. The Highlight would have to be Last Thursday on Alberta Street. If you want to give god a laugh, make a plan. I planned to be on the corner of N.E. 17th and Alberta, in front of the Community Cycling Center. Well, there was a bike parking lot set up right in the spot. There was no more room for me and my sound equipment. I was about to scrap the idea, but I told myself I needed to stick it out, as a growing experience.

The back-up plan, walk up & down the street and give out sample CDs. Managed to borrow some microphone time from Kelsey (Pianist with an amazing voice) and Hal, to perform “Voice.” It went well and was well received. New plan, ask for some microphone time from folks that had sounds systems. I ran into Worth (Guitarist with a great voice, a fan on Alberta referred to him as the next Robin Thicke), and he said “If you want to do a few pieces and freestyle, be my guest.” I was like word! We had the bucket drummers, funky guitar, soulful vocals, and a fresh spoken word eMCee. In the category of vocal performers on Alberta, we had held down the biggest crowd, from what I was told. Worth and I went back and forth with 90’s hip hop and r&b cuts. Classics like, “push it”, “Fresh prince of Bel Air”, “Jump on it”, “Too Close” to name a few. Great times and we made a little food and gas money. My man “Izzie,” had some great shirts for sale that you should check out at www.horisingup.com. He wanted get on the mic, but they opened the street before he had the chance. Folks from the crowd kick a couple verses and freestyles. This guy wearing a tiara was actually pretty dope with the rhyme skills, to everyone’s surprise and delight.

This was a drastic difference from my experience last month. I just felt like I was shouting at people without a sound system. If a man, wearing a black head wrap and hoody to match, were shouting “CATS BUST GATS” I would walk a little faster and avert eye contact as well. Worth and I may link up to do it again next month. It’s a great feeling when your art connects directly with the people, shakes them from the normal routine. They pay attention and have a good time with you.